Building Physics Team Lead
103788
£55,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Bristol, Bristol
Engineering And Technical
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
We’re currently supporting a well-established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol that’s looking to appoint a Building Physics Team Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and forward-thinking individual who’s ready to step into a key leadership role, with the chance to shape and grow a Building Physics offering within a collaborative and respected MEP team.
About the Opportunity
This is more than just a technical role – you'll play a central part in expanding the Building Physics function, supporting the wider MEP team, and helping to lead and develop junior engineers. You’ll work on a diverse range of high-profile projects from early-stage concept design through to delivery, all within a dynamic and flexible working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of high-quality building physics modelling, including SAP, SBEM, dynamic thermal modelling (Level 5 Part L), thermal comfort studies, daylight/sunlight assessments, and in-use energy simulations
- Produce and lodge EPCs and BRUKL documentation
- Advise on design variables to meet performance targets, with a practical understanding of implementation and cost implications
- Establish and maintain efficient systems for data exchange, quality assurance, and reporting
- Act as a key technical advisor in meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams
- Stay abreast of regulations, standards, and emerging technologies
- Support internal knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration
- Play a key role in growing the Building Physics team, including recruitment, mentoring, and leadership
- Support business development activities and contribute to securing future work
- A dynamic and confident professional, comfortable working independently and within a team
- Strong experience with key assessments including:
- SAP and SBEM
- Level 5 dynamic simulations
- TM54, TM52, TM59 and Part O compliance
- Daylight analysis (DF, VSC, etc.)
- Commercial EPC production and lodging
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Practical knowledge of low carbon and sustainable design
- Experience in training or mentoring junior team members
- Leadership qualities with a collaborative, can-do approach
- Eligible to work in the UK and fluent in English
- Willingness to travel for surveys when required
- Experience in residential, commercial, education or leisure sectors
- Familiarity with thermal bridging assessments
- Interest in business development, tender writing, or bidding
- Working toward Chartership or professionally registered
- Experience with IES, TAS, Design Builder, and general design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office)
- Degree in a built environment-related discipline, ideally with a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Demonstrable experience delivering building physics assessments in a consultancy setting
Why This Role?
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to lead and shape a growing Building Physics team within a forward-thinking consultancy. You'll be given the autonomy and support to make an impact, with long-term career progression and a clear path to senior leadership.
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